used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Mr. Stuart engaged another larger motor car with a chauffeur to run it, as soon as he arrived at the famous southern resort.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading TEA IN THE COCOANUT GROVE Their beloved red automobile, companion in so many adventures and faithful friend in time of need, did not accompany the "Automobile Girls" to Palm Beach.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading TEA IN THE COCOANUT GROVE Their beloved red automobile, companion in so many adventures and faithful friend in time of need, did not accompany the "Automobile Girls" to Palm Beach.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Then the car spun out along the famous Shell Road, lined on each side with the tall, delicate yucca plants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TEA IN THE COCOANUT GROVE Their beloved red automobile, companion in so many adventures and faithful friend in time of need, did not accompany the "Automobile Girls" to Palm Beach.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But Mr. Stuart engaged another larger motor car with a chauffeur to run it, as soon as he arrived at the famous southern resort.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading But Mr. Stuart engaged another larger motor car with a chauffeur to run it, as soon as he arrived at the famous southern resort.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Mr. Stuart engaged another larger motor car with a chauffeur to run it, as soon as he arrived at the famous southern resort.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But Mr. Stuart engaged another larger motor car with a chauffeur to run it, as soon as he arrived at the famous southern resort.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading TEA IN THE COCOANUT GROVE Their beloved red automobile, companion in so many adventures and faithful friend in time of need, did not accompany the "Automobile Girls" to Palm Beach.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading TEA IN THE COCOANUT GROVE Their beloved red automobile, companion in so many adventures and faithful friend in time of need, did not accompany the "Automobile Girls" to Palm Beach.
dearly loved
From this reading TEA IN THE COCOANUT GROVE Their beloved red automobile, companion in so many adventures and faithful friend in time of need, did not accompany the "Automobile Girls" to Palm Beach.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mr. Stuart engaged another larger motor car with a chauffeur to run it, as soon as he arrived at the famous southern resort.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading But Mr. Stuart engaged another larger motor car with a chauffeur to run it, as soon as he arrived at the famous southern resort.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He preferred Ruth to have a chauffeur at her command in case she needed him.
cavernousadjectiveUS /ˈkævərnəs/
being or suggesting a cavern
From this reading There was room in the new automobile for ten persons, and Mr. Stuart, Miss Sallie, the four "Automobile Girls," the Countess Sophia and Madame de Villiers seated themselves in its cavernous depths.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading But Mr. Stuart engaged another larger motor car with a chauffeur to run it, as soon as he arrived at the famous southern resort.
COCOANUTnoun
large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk
From this reading TEA IN THE COCOANUT GROVE Their beloved red automobile, companion in so many adventures and faithful friend in time of need, did not accompany the "Automobile Girls" to Palm Beach.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He preferred Ruth to have a chauffeur at her command in case she needed him.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading TEA IN THE COCOANUT GROVE Their beloved red automobile, companion in so many adventures and faithful friend in time of need, did not accompany the "Automobile Girls" to Palm Beach.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading There was room in the new automobile for ten persons, and Mr. Stuart, Miss Sallie, the four "Automobile Girls," the Countess Sophia and Madame de Villiers seated themselves in its cavernous depths.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading There was room in the new automobile for ten persons, and Mr. Stuart, Miss Sallie, the four "Automobile Girls," the Countess Sophia and Madame de Villiers seated themselves in its cavernous depths.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Then the car spun out along the famous Shell Road, lined on each side with the tall, delicate yucca plants.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading There was room in the new automobile for ten persons, and Mr. Stuart, Miss Sallie, the four "Automobile Girls," the Countess Sophia and Madame de Villiers seated themselves in its cavernous depths.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading TEA IN THE COCOANUT GROVE Their beloved red automobile, companion in so many adventures and faithful friend in time of need, did not accompany the "Automobile Girls" to Palm Beach.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Then the car spun out along the famous Shell Road, lined on each side with the tall, delicate yucca plants.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading But Mr. Stuart engaged another larger motor car with a chauffeur to run it, as soon as he arrived at the famous southern resort.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading TEA IN THE COCOANUT GROVE Their beloved red automobile, companion in so many adventures and faithful friend in time of need, did not accompany the "Automobile Girls" to Palm Beach.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading But Mr. Stuart engaged another larger motor car with a chauffeur to run it, as soon as he arrived at the famous southern resort.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was room in the new automobile for ten persons, and Mr. Stuart, Miss Sallie, the four "Automobile Girls," the Countess Sophia and Madame de Villiers seated themselves in its cavernous depths.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There was room in the new automobile for ten persons, and Mr. Stuart, Miss Sallie, the four "Automobile Girls," the Countess Sophia and Madame de Villiers seated themselves in its cavernous depths.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading TEA IN THE COCOANUT GROVE Their beloved red automobile, companion in so many adventures and faithful friend in time of need, did not accompany the "Automobile Girls" to Palm Beach.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading TEA IN THE COCOANUT GROVE Their beloved red automobile, companion in so many adventures and faithful friend in time of need, did not accompany the "Automobile Girls" to Palm Beach.
GROVEnounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading TEA IN THE COCOANUT GROVE Their beloved red automobile, companion in so many adventures and faithful friend in time of need, did not accompany the "Automobile Girls" to Palm Beach.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He preferred Ruth to have a chauffeur at her command in case she needed him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Mr. Stuart engaged another larger motor car with a chauffeur to run it, as soon as he arrived at the famous southern resort.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He preferred Ruth to have a chauffeur at her command in case she needed him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He preferred Ruth to have a chauffeur at her command in case she needed him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TEA IN THE COCOANUT GROVE Their beloved red automobile, companion in so many adventures and faithful friend in time of need, did not accompany the "Automobile Girls" to Palm Beach.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Mr. Stuart engaged another larger motor car with a chauffeur to run it, as soon as he arrived at the famous southern resort.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There was room in the new automobile for ten persons, and Mr. Stuart, Miss Sallie, the four "Automobile Girls," the Countess Sophia and Madame de Villiers seated themselves in its cavernous depths.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading But Mr. Stuart engaged another larger motor car with a chauffeur to run it, as soon as he arrived at the famous southern resort.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading Then the car spun out along the famous Shell Road, lined on each side with the tall, delicate yucca plants.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading There was room in the new automobile for ten persons, and Mr. Stuart, Miss Sallie, the four "Automobile Girls," the Countess Sophia and Madame de Villiers seated themselves in its cavernous depths.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading TEA IN THE COCOANUT GROVE Their beloved red automobile, companion in so many adventures and faithful friend in time of need, did not accompany the "Automobile Girls" to Palm Beach.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading There was room in the new automobile for ten persons, and Mr. Stuart, Miss Sallie, the four "Automobile Girls," the Countess Sophia and Madame de Villiers seated themselves in its cavernous depths.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading But Mr. Stuart engaged another larger motor car with a chauffeur to run it, as soon as he arrived at the famous southern resort.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But Mr. Stuart engaged another larger motor car with a chauffeur to run it, as soon as he arrived at the famous southern resort.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading TEA IN THE COCOANUT GROVE Their beloved red automobile, companion in so many adventures and faithful friend in time of need, did not accompany the "Automobile Girls" to Palm Beach.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He preferred Ruth to have a chauffeur at her command in case she needed him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There was room in the new automobile for ten persons, and Mr. Stuart, Miss Sallie, the four "Automobile Girls," the Countess Sophia and Madame de Villiers seated themselves in its cavernous depths.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TEA IN THE COCOANUT GROVE Their beloved red automobile, companion in so many adventures and faithful friend in time of need, did not accompany the "Automobile Girls" to Palm Beach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TEA IN THE COCOANUT GROVE Their beloved red automobile, companion in so many adventures and faithful friend in time of need, did not accompany the "Automobile Girls" to Palm Beach.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then the car spun out along the famous Shell Road, lined on each side with the tall, delicate yucca plants.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then the car spun out along the famous Shell Road, lined on each side with the tall, delicate yucca plants.
PalmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading TEA IN THE COCOANUT GROVE Their beloved red automobile, companion in so many adventures and faithful friend in time of need, did not accompany the "Automobile Girls" to Palm Beach.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading There was room in the new automobile for ten persons, and Mr. Stuart, Miss Sallie, the four "Automobile Girls," the Countess Sophia and Madame de Villiers seated themselves in its cavernous depths.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Then the car spun out along the famous Shell Road, lined on each side with the tall, delicate yucca plants.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading He preferred Ruth to have a chauffeur at her command in case she needed him.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading TEA IN THE COCOANUT GROVE Their beloved red automobile, companion in so many adventures and faithful friend in time of need, did not accompany the "Automobile Girls" to Palm Beach.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading But Mr. Stuart engaged another larger motor car with a chauffeur to run it, as soon as he arrived at the famous southern resort.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Then the car spun out along the famous Shell Road, lined on each side with the tall, delicate yucca plants.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There was room in the new automobile for ten persons, and Mr. Stuart, Miss Sallie, the four "Automobile Girls," the Countess Sophia and Madame de Villiers seated themselves in its cavernous depths.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But Mr. Stuart engaged another larger motor car with a chauffeur to run it, as soon as he arrived at the famous southern resort.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading He preferred Ruth to have a chauffeur at her command in case she needed him.
Sallie
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From this reading There was room in the new automobile for ten persons, and Mr. Stuart, Miss Sallie, the four "Automobile Girls," the Countess Sophia and Madame de Villiers seated themselves in its cavernous depths.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading There was room in the new automobile for ten persons, and Mr. Stuart, Miss Sallie, the four "Automobile Girls," the Countess Sophia and Madame de Villiers seated themselves in its cavernous depths.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He preferred Ruth to have a chauffeur at her command in case she needed him.
ShellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Then the car spun out along the famous Shell Road, lined on each side with the tall, delicate yucca plants.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Then the car spun out along the famous Shell Road, lined on each side with the tall, delicate yucca plants.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading TEA IN THE COCOANUT GROVE Their beloved red automobile, companion in so many adventures and faithful friend in time of need, did not accompany the "Automobile Girls" to Palm Beach.
in the near future
From this reading But Mr. Stuart engaged another larger motor car with a chauffeur to run it, as soon as he arrived at the famous southern resort.
Sophia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was room in the new automobile for ten persons, and Mr. Stuart, Miss Sallie, the four "Automobile Girls," the Countess Sophia and Madame de Villiers seated themselves in its cavernous depths.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading But Mr. Stuart engaged another larger motor car with a chauffeur to run it, as soon as he arrived at the famous southern resort.
spunverbUS /spʌn/
inflected form of “spin” — revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading Then the car spun out along the famous Shell Road, lined on each side with the tall, delicate yucca plants.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading But Mr. Stuart engaged another larger motor car with a chauffeur to run it, as soon as he arrived at the famous southern resort.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Then the car spun out along the famous Shell Road, lined on each side with the tall, delicate yucca plants.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading TEA IN THE COCOANUT GROVE Their beloved red automobile, companion in so many adventures and faithful friend in time of need, did not accompany the "Automobile Girls" to Palm Beach.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading There was room in the new automobile for ten persons, and Mr. Stuart, Miss Sallie, the four "Automobile Girls," the Countess Sophia and Madame de Villiers seated themselves in its cavernous depths.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TEA IN THE COCOANUT GROVE Their beloved red automobile, companion in so many adventures and faithful friend in time of need, did not accompany the "Automobile Girls" to Palm Beach.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TEA IN THE COCOANUT GROVE Their beloved red automobile, companion in so many adventures and faithful friend in time of need, did not accompany the "Automobile Girls" to Palm Beach.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading There was room in the new automobile for ten persons, and Mr. Stuart, Miss Sallie, the four "Automobile Girls," the Countess Sophia and Madame de Villiers seated themselves in its cavernous depths.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the car spun out along the famous Shell Road, lined on each side with the tall, delicate yucca plants.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was room in the new automobile for ten persons, and Mr. Stuart, Miss Sallie, the four "Automobile Girls," the Countess Sophia and Madame de Villiers seated themselves in its cavernous depths.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading TEA IN THE COCOANUT GROVE Their beloved red automobile, companion in so many adventures and faithful friend in time of need, did not accompany the "Automobile Girls" to Palm Beach.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TEA IN THE COCOANUT GROVE Their beloved red automobile, companion in so many adventures and faithful friend in time of need, did not accompany the "Automobile Girls" to Palm Beach.
Villiers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was room in the new automobile for ten persons, and Mr. Stuart, Miss Sallie, the four "Automobile Girls," the Countess Sophia and Madame de Villiers seated themselves in its cavernous depths.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was room in the new automobile for ten persons, and Mr. Stuart, Miss Sallie, the four "Automobile Girls," the Countess Sophia and Madame de Villiers seated themselves in its cavernous depths.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But Mr. Stuart engaged another larger motor car with a chauffeur to run it, as soon as he arrived at the famous southern resort.
yuccanounUS /ˈjʌkə/
any of several evergreen plants of the genus Yucca having usually tall stout stems and a terminal cluster of white flowers; warmer regions of North America
From this reading Then the car spun out along the famous Shell Road, lined on each side with the tall, delicate yucca plants.
